Shopping Basket: Commendations
Teachers and students worldwide are using the 
as part of their preparations for external exams. Here are some of the things teachers and others have said about the books so far published (they are quoted with their permission)...
Writing Unseen Commentaries: A Student Help Book
'...extremely useful...I would like our students in Year 12 to purchase it.' Julie Burrows, Sha Tin College, Hong Kong
'I purchased a copy for our IB English teachers and they think it is a wonderful resource.' IB English A1 Forum, IBO Online Curriculum Centre.
'I really do think it's useful and beautifully structured.' Annie Andrews, Jakarta International School
'Through Writing Unseen Commentaries, I have improved my writing, essay structure and my analytical precision...I would like to thank you all (however many of you there may be) for such a great resource.' Nick S, Hong Kong (Student)
Othello: A Study Commentary
'Your commentary and adaptation for AP/IB is both useful and highly insightful; I really have seen nothing else in other study guides of this quality!' George Collins, Texas, US
Macbeth: A Study Commentary
'Thought your notes on Macbeth really - to use that hackneyed word - brilliant.' Simone Brincat, Verdala International School, Malta
Hamlet: A Study Commentary
'I have been very pleased with the Hamlet study commentary. I was dropped into a substituting situation for two weeks where the students were working on Hamlet...and the practical tips and analysis provided in the commentary were extremely helpful.' Ann King, Lycée de Sèvres, France
King Lear: A Study Commentary
'This is a fantastic resource. In fact, I bet I could just stand in front of the classroom and read from it, give the essays and ask the questions and I'd have a phenomenal series of lessons. How do you manage to do such terrific work each time?' Brenda Mirsky, Stella K. Abraham High School, Hewlett,
Chaucer's General Prologue to The Canterbury Tales: A Workbook Edition
'I think the workbook for Canterbury Tales is amazing and I'm so thankful that you've published it.' Brenda Mirsky, Stella K. Abraham High School, Hewlett
Jane Austen's Persuasion: A Workbook Edition
'Nothing yet - it's new.' WordSmith
International Baccalaureate
'I have found your works invaluable. In this last testing cycle, 17 out of 17 IB diplomas were awarded and 65 of the 67 students in my IB senior English class were passed with a score of four or above. We have two sevens and four sixes. I honestly believe that your guides were one of the reasons that I was able to prepare my students for these grueling exams.' (Teacher and school names supplied.)
Advanced Placement
'Thank you so much for helping make the life of an AP teacher a little easier.' Rebecca Harp, Sanger High School, California
Macbeth and Writing Unseen Commentaries
'The guides we have bought are excellent - many thanks! We would now like to order the one on Othello.' Brenda Cox, International School, Hilversum
Site Licence
'I have used the WordSmith site licence extensively in the delivery and the revision of my Diploma courses, and have experienced excellent returns. The nature of the licence, and of the texts themselves, is such that together they provide the flexibility of working individually, in whole groups or in small groups, depending on the nature of the task.' Damien Kerrigan, HOD English, The International School
The Othello and Macbeth Commentaries
'Outstanding.' Susan Smith, Campbell High School, Smyrna, US
A Student Comment
'I found these guides to be very useful in providing me with interesting interpretations of 'Macbeth' and 'Hamlet'. Each one poses unique, thought-provoking questions.' David, Upper Canada College, Toronto
The Purchasing Process
'Yes, the process went smoothly; very convenient and quick.' Jane Reilly, MLC School, Sydney
General
'I've been impressed by everything related to your company; the customer service and the product are exceptional. Thanks again!' Sunshine Weber, Livonia Franklin High School
The Delivery Process
'Just want to say that the teachers have been finding your resource very useful and appreciate the quickness of receiving the items. Since they are sent via e-mail in pdf format I am able to provide the items quickly to teachers. Please keep me informed of any new resources coming out. ' Darlene Romao, Old Scona Academic School, Canada
